Investigate if the normal sequence of segmental contributions in the lower cervical spine during the second half of extension (C4-C5 followed by C5-C6, and then C6-C7) is also present in asymptomatic participants between 55 and 70 years of age by…
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Wervelkolomaandoeningen
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Primary outcome
Defining the cervical spines* physiological motion pattern by analysing the
normal sequence of segmental contributions in the lower cervical spine (C4-C5
followed by C5-C6, and then C6-C7) during the second half of extension in
asymptomatic participants between 55 and 70 years of age.
Secondary outcome
Determine sROM of C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 by analysing the flexion and
extension cinematographic recordings in asymptomatic participants between 55
and 70 years of age.
Background summary
Physiological motion of the cervical spine is a subject of interest for medical
specialists. Segmental range of motion (sROM) has been most commonly used to
define motion but inter- and intra-variability is large. Therefore, a sequence
of segmental contributions in the lower cervical spine during the second half
of extension has been defined in healthy participants (uniform in 80-90%). The
mean age of these participants was 23.45 years. Since cervical degenerative
disc disease occurs more often in elderly patients, it is of paramount
importance to study whether this sequence remains present during aging,
regardless of losing 0.11 degrees of sROM each year.
Study objective
Investigate if the normal sequence of segmental contributions in the lower
cervical spine during the second half of extension (C4-C5 followed by C5-C6,
and then C6-C7) is also present in asymptomatic participants between 55 and 70
years of age by using cinematographic recordings. Two flexion and extension
cinematographic recordings of the cervical spine with a two-week interval
between recordings will be made.
Study design
Fundamental research.
Study burden and risks
Participants receive cinematographic recordings twice. There will be no
follow-up.
Henri Dunantstraat 5
Heerlen 6419PC
NL
Henri Dunantstraat 5
Heerlen 6419PC
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
1. Age 55-70 years.
2. Ability to actively perform flexion/extension movements of the neck without
pain or other symptoms.
3. No history of neck complaints.
4. NDI score of 4 or less.
5. KS of 3 or less.
6. Informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
1. Previous surgery on the cervical spine.
2. Symptoms of cervical radiculopathy of myelopathy (e.g. positive Lhermitte*s
sign).
3. Active infection.
4. Immature bone.
5. Previous or actual tumorous processes in the cervical region.
6. Previous radiation therapy in the cervical region.
7. Not able to speak Dutch.
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Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL70381.096.19 |